GoFundMe Established for Minnesota Family After Father and Daughter Die in ATV Crash

A GoFundMe fundraiser has been established to help a Big Lake family following the deaths of a father and daughter in an ATV crash in northern Minnesota.

48-year-old Jacob Jeurissen and his 18-year-old daughter, Kiara Jeurissen, died Friday afternoon (10/16) after the 2018 Polaris RZR they were riding rolled multiple times south of Hill City in Aitkin County.

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According to the Aitkin County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened around 2:30 p.m. on a minimum-maintenance township road connecting the Blind Lake ATV trail with the township road system. Both Jacob and Kiara were pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators indicated that speed may have been a factor in the crash.

Hockey Community Remembers Kiara Jeurissen

Kiara was a member of the Princeton-Big Lake-Becker girls hockey team, which shared a message following the deaths of Kiara and her father.

"The hockey community is feeling the loss of two very special people. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of Kiara and Jake during this incredibly difficult time," the team posted.

Jacob and Kiara Jeurissen (via GoFundMe)

Fundraiser Established to Help Jeurissen Family

A family friend has organized a GoFundMe campaign to support Jacob's wife, Amanda, and the rest of the Jeurissen family as they navigate the loss.

The fundraiser will help cover funeral expenses ahead of a service scheduled for October 26. Donations will also help with the ongoing financial strain caused by the loss of Jacob's income.

The fundraiser's organizer, Michael McAlpin, says both one-time and recurring donations are appreciated as the family faces the weeks and months ahead.

The fundraiser also encourages people to share the campaign to help spread the word and provide additional support to Amanda and her family.

As of the writing of this article, the fundraiser has raised just over $11,000.